ThePoultrySite Quick Disease Guide

Hexamitiasis

Introduction

Hexamita meleagridis (pigeons H. columbae) is a protozoan parasite
of turkeys, pheasants, pigeons, and some game birds. It is transmitted by faeces, fomites, carriers. Inter-species transmission may occur. In commercial ducks a related parasite Tetratrichomonas can cause poor growth and drops in egg production.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Tetracycline, dimetridazole, and also, if possible, increase ambient temperature. Furazolidone, dimetridazole and ipronidazole have been used in the past. The effect of antibiotic may be related to the control of secondary bacterial enteritis.